On a trip to Zurich, Switzerland, I scouted some apartment buildings to share on Houzz. Given the cost of land and living in the city, most of the housing is multifamily. The three apartment buildings featured here have many similar characteristics, but...

Nothing welcomes guests to your home better than a bold, beautiful color on the front door. Many people have no trouble picking out a fun color to paint the door, but don't know what to do with the rest of the exterior. And what about the trim?
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Landscaping is the jewelry of the home, particularly in front gardens. It accessorizes and adds color and sparkle that might not fit into a home's exterior otherwise. The walkway to your front door is one of the most important elements of the overall...

When it comes to setting a home apart, few things are as important as curb appeal. That all-important walkway to your front door is likely the first thing that guests see, so making a great first impression is crucial. Brick, slate, gravel and bluestone...

The Houzz Discussions section is filled with homeowner after homeowner pleading for help choosing exterior paint colors. Help is on the way for three such homeowners, whose homes are featured here along with...

My house will be in need of a new roof in the near future, and I have a checklist of features for this big-ticket item that I hope to be able to tick off. I am looking for a roofing material that is long lasting, energy efficient, environmentally friendly...

Japanese architects create some of the most popular contemporary residences, evidenced by their proliferation in magazines and blogs, and in the number of books devoted to them. This popularity stems from avant-garde designs born of a number of unique...

While some people dream of sugarplum fairies, I spend my slumbers dreaming of beautifully sided homes. As of late, I've been snoozing with visions of homes with board and batten exteriors. The exterior treatment is a vertical design created by installing...

A house's character is determined by its exterior form, materials and color, but that character also extends to other features, including fencing. What is appropriate for a modern or contemporary residence is not as easy to determine as what is suitable...

Getting mail is one of the best parts of the day — as long as you're expecting more than junk mail. Certain homes simply call for an attached mailbox that adds curb appeal. Whether it's hanging on the front porch, the garage or the wall surrounding...

For me, nothing says summer like the inimitable sound of a screen door. I grew up in the South, where they're a beloved part of homes both old and new. Not only do they let cooling breezes blow through and allow us to enjoy eight or nine months of warm...